Bush friends, donors enjoy good night's sleep

Bush officials say their overnight guest list consists of Bush family and close friends.

From Suzanne MalveauxCNN Washington Bureau

CRAWFORD, Texas (CNN) --Dozens of friends, relatives and backers of President Bush have slept overnight at the White House, a practice widely criticized by Republicans when Bill Clinton occupied the Oval Office.

But administration officials told CNN there is a difference: the Bushes' guests were all close friends or family members, and not just major donors and members of the Hollywood elite.

Republicans slammed Clinton and the Democrats when it was learned that some top donors and fund-raisers, including stars like Tom Hanks and Barbara Streisand, stayed overnight at the White House, particularly in the Lincoln Bedroom.